St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-11
Third Annual Tournament of
the Minnesota National
Guard Association.
Programme ofTweve Matches,
Each Of Which is of Es-
pecial Interest.
The Globe, Pioneer Press and
Dispatch Contribute a
500 Badge.
Regimental Team Contest to
Take Place on the Second
Day, Oct. 8.

There is no event of the year that
awakens so much interest among the
members of the National guard of Min
nesota as that of the annual tourna-
ment which takes place every year at
Fort Smelling. Last season the tourna-
ment was held during the latter part of
September, and was participated in by
nearly so per cent. of the members of
the First and Second regiments. Lieut..
A. f.. Chantler, who was chosen preSi-
dent of the association at its last meet
ing. has completed arrangements for
the tournament to commence WedneS-
day, Oct. 5, and tOiaSt four days. The
date of the several contests would have
been set for some time during the pres
ent month but for the fact that
the state had set Oct. as
the time for the annual state cOmpeti-
lions, and it was desired to have the as
ISOLATION matches and those of the state
to take place at the same time. The
conditions of the regimental team match
have been changed, and the contest be-
tween the first and second regiment
teams for the state trophy promises to
be one of the most interesting features
of the weeks shooting. Last season
each man fired five shots at 200, 800 and
500 yards, making the possible for each
team $50 points. This year, each man
will fire ten shots each at 100, 200, 800
and 500 yards. making the total possible
for each team 1000 points. The Second
regiment team will be nearly the same
as last year. and will be under the cap
taincy of Lieut.. E. w. Bird, inspector of
rifle practice. The First regiment team
has been chosen from the list of sharp
ChnOtarS xsrhn Of
drews, and is as follows: Lieut.. G. S.
Williams, staff; Lieut.. T. c. Clarke,
staff; Lieut.. J. F. Cowie, Company F;
Lieut.. |. W. Castle, Company K; Lieut..
Tarr, Company F; Lieut.. A. E. Chant
Ter, Company G; Sergt. %. II. Bacon,
Company H; Private n. F. Martin,
Company H; Private W. MOreland,
Company &, and Private E. A. Falk,
Company A, with Private Cook, of Com
pany K, and Private Champlain, of
Company f, as alternateS.
THE INTERSTATE MATCH
is next to the regimental team match in
point of interest, and up to the present
time teams from Illinois, Wisconsin and
Dakota have notified the association of
their intention to be present, and it is
expected that at least six states will be
represented. The team to represent
from the First and Second regiments,
after the contest for the regimental cup
has been finished, the twelve men max
ing the highest score to be selected.
The most interesting match for individ-
ual competition will be the ST. Paul
match, which will be shot on the last
day OF the tournament. The first prize
in this match will be a very handsome
god badge, valued at 800, presented
by the three daily papers of st. Paul,
the GLOBE, Pioneer Press and Dispatch,
each paper contributing thirdQOf
the amount of purchase money. This
match is the only one with the same con-
ditions as the contest of the regular
army, which take place in September of
each year at Fort Smelling, the distances
being 200, 300, 500 and 600 yards, ten
shots at each distance. This gives an
the competitors in this match with that
of the regulars, and it is thought that
the militia boys will come very near
equaling the scores made by the depart
ment competitors this year. There will
be three matches open to the national
guard of any state or territory in the
United States and it is expected that
the tournament will attract a great
many of the militiamen from other
states, A bull'S-eye target will be kept
open throughout the tOurnament-open
to all members of the National guard
and the regular army. The following
is the programme for the tournament:
FIRST DAY-wEDNEsDAY.
,All-eomers' Continuous Match-Distance.
200 yards; position, standing; number of
shots, five on the Creedmoor third class
target. The aggregate of three scores to
count for all prizes. Entries unlimited. Fee,
80 cents for each ticket. Prizes, the en-
trance money in this match will be divided
into twenty cash prizes, the highest amount
to go to the competitor making the three
highest scores. A special target for this
match will be kept open throughout the
tournament.
Skinner Match-Distance, 200, 500 and
600 yards; seven shots at each distance
First prize, military champion gold badge. to
be won three times in a similar match before
becoming personal property. Ten other
PilIsbury Match-Teams of six men each
from company; seven shots each man at
2O0and 500 yards. Entrance fee, Sc each
team. First prize, the PilIsbury cup, won in
1885 by Company d, Second regiment, and
in 1886 by Company c., First regiment.
SECOND DAY-THURsDAY.
y (The following matches are arranged by
the state and will be shot under state rules
and; on state targets.)
Regimental Team Match-Teams of ten
shots each at 100000, 800 and 500 yards.
First prize the state trophy, won in 1885 by
the Second and in 1856 by the First regi-
ment. Entrance free.
Company Team Match-Teams of seven
at 200 and 500 yards. Three prizes to the
three highest teams. Entrance free.
Enlisted Mans Match-Five shots each at
100, 200, 800 and 500 yards. First prize,
gold bar; 3D. silver bar; Sd, bronze bar En-
trance free.
Commissioned Officers Match-Ten shots
each at 200, 500 and 600 yards. First prize.
gold badge; I'd, silver bfdge; Sd, bronze
badge.
Reeve Match, open only to the commits
stoned officers of the National guard; five
shots each ut 200, 500 and 600 yards First
prize an elegant gold badge presented by COL
c. NJ. McReeye. Three cash prizes. Entrance
fee, So.
Interstate Match-Open to one team from
each state or territory in the United States,
consisting of twelve members of the regularly
chosen in such manner as shall be pre-
Scribed by the military authorities thereof.
Each team must be provided with certifi-
cate from the adjutant general of the state it
bers is regular member of the uniformed
militia. Distances, 200 and 500 yards, ten
shots each distance, CreedmOor target and
rules Entrance fee, 81 each man. Prize
10 the team making the highest aggregate
score large bronze and silver trophy valued
at $500, presented by Hon. W. d. Washburn,
to be held one year by the victorious team
and then returned to the secretary of the Ma
tiOnal Guard Rifle association of Minnesota
for the next competition.
(Teams from other states who intend TO
compete for this trophy will oblige the asso-
citation by notifying Lieut. s. c. Williams,
No. 327 Nicollet av., Minneapolis, Mimi, of
such intention.
Afi-ComarS~ Match ODar 20
the National uard of any state or territory.
Distances. 200 and 500 yards: ten shots at
each distance. Entrance fee, 81. First prize,
gold badge and the championship of the
Northwest. Ten cash prizes.
FOURTH DAY-sATURDAY.
7Stillwater Match-Distances, 200. 300 and
500 yards; Creedmoor targets First prize,
gold badge presented by the citizens of Still